Suburbs Ngapala

South Australia · Suburb Profile

Ngapala SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Ngapala, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Ngapala SA is 61 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Ngapala is $556 per week ($28,912 per year). Median rent in Ngapala is $280 per week ($1,213 per month). Ngapala has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Ngapala has a population density of 0.8 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (25% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ngapala is $761.

There were 1 recorded offences in Ngapala in 2024-25, a rate of 16 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (1 offences).

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📍 Ngapala, South Australia — 34.0538°S, 138.9961°E

Crime: Low Med High

Ngapala Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Ngapala Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$556/wk
$28,912 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$280/wk
$1,213 per month
👤
Median Age
44years
6 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$761/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.7 per bedroom

Ngapala Demographics

Gender Split

Male 56.5% (35) Female 43.5% (27)

Population Density

0.8
people per km²
61 people · 75.1 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,812
Family income/wk

Ngapala Age Distribution

10-14
15-19
25-29
30-34
40-44
50-54
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Ngapala Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
75.0% 15 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
25.0% 5 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Ngapala Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Ngapala Religion

No Religion
25.4%
Anglican
19.0%
Uniting Church
14.3%
Lutheran
11.1%
Not stated
11.1%
Christian (other)
9.5%
Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst
4.8%
Catholic
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Ngapala Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
59.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
18.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
13.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Ngapala Employment

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Employed full-time
50.0% 21 people
⏰
Employed part-time
31.0% 13 people
🏠
Not in labour force
19.0% 8 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Ngapala Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma
50.0%
Certificate III/IV
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Ngapala Occupation

Managers
50.0%
Sales Workers
20.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
16.7%
Professionals
12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Ngapala Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
46.2%
Engineering
30.8%
Management & Commerce
23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Ngapala Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Ngapala Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
22.2%
$650-$799/wk
16.7%
$800-$999/wk
16.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
22.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Ngapala Marital Status

💍
Married
58.2% 32
👤
Never married
41.8% 23

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Ngapala Ancestry

English
36.2%
Australian
31.9%
German
10.1%
Scottish
10.1%
Irish
7.2%
Other
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Ngapala Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
8.2% 9
✅
No need for assistance
91.8% 101

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Ngapala Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
37.5% 18
—
Not a volunteer
62.5% 30

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Ngapala How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Ngapala Car Ownership

3 vehicles
46.7%
4+ vehicles
53.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Ngapala Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
13.6%
3 bedrooms
36.4%
4 bedrooms
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Ngapala Population Mobility

9.3%
moved in the last year
23.7%
moved in the last 5 years
75.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Ngapala Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
100
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Ngapala Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
8
Arthritis
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Ngapala Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
18.6%
$1-$149/wk
14.0%
$300-$399/wk
9.3%
$500-$649/wk
9.3%
$650-$799/wk
11.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
16.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
11.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Ngapala Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
46.0%
Couple — no children
34.0%
Couple — no children under 15
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Ngapala Military Service

🏅
Previously served
11.8% 6
👤
Never served
88.2% 45

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Ngapala Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
21.2% 11
—
Did not provide
78.8% 41

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Ngapala Children Ever Born

No children
40.0%
3 children
60.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Ngapala When Migrants Arrived

2011–2015
4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Ngapala Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.9%
5–14 hours
16.3%
15–29 hours
18.6%
30+ hours
16.3%
Did not do domestic work
27.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Ngapala Household Size

1 person
36.8%
2 persons
36.8%
4 persons
26.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Ngapala Where Residents Moved From

Same address
49
Moved from SA
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Ngapala Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Ngapala Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Break & Enter
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2024

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Ngapala Rent Prices & Affordability

17%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,625/wk
Median Rent $280/wk
Rent-to-Income 17.2%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Ngapala

≈ $7,042/month
Median rent $280/wk
Left after rent $1,345/wk
Rent share 17.2%

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Ngapala vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Clay Wells
Pop: 31 Income: $737/wk
Bramfield
Pop: 31 Income: $518/wk Rent: $100/wk
Hamley
Pop: 31 Income: $574/wk
Sleaford
Pop: 31 Income: $725/wk Rent: $210/wk
Square Mile
Pop: 31 Income: $1,292/wk Rent: $180/wk
Steelton
Pop: 31 Income: $1,187/wk Rent: $100/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ngapala

What is the population of Ngapala SA?

The population of Ngapala SA is 61 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.8 people per km².

What is the median income in Ngapala?

The median personal income in Ngapala SA is $556 per week, or $28,912 per year.The median household income is $1,625 per week.Family income is $1,812 per week.

How much is rent in Ngapala?

Median rent in Ngapala SA is $280 per week ($1,213 per month).Rent represents 17.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Ngapala?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ngapala SA is $761. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Ngapala?

The median age in Ngapala SA is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Ngapala a good suburb to live in?

Ngapala is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 61.The median income is $556/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 41030. All dollar figures in AUD.